Polish Restaurants in Troy, New York

• Troy, New York, is a suburb of Albany in the Hudson Valley region, and is a popular destination for fishing and boating in the Hudson River. This town, along with the nearby towns of Cohoes and Watervliet, feature restaurants and pubs that serve Polish cuisine. This eastern European fare includes potatoes, pork, cabbages and a myriad of cheeses. You can also visit the Polish Community Center in Albany, which hosts Polish-themed events throughout the year.

Muza

• Situated in downtown Troy, Muza is located in a small, streetside establishment in which the rear of the building rests against the base of a hill. This eastern European restaurant serves Polish dishes such as pierogi -- dumplings with cheese, onions and potatoes -- potato pancakes and kielbasa. Polish specialties include the "Polish Sampler," which includes two pierogis and two potato pancakes. The restaurant has a casual atmosphere, and provides an outdoor beer and wine garden, which is open on Fridays and Saturdays during the summertime. In the evenings, live Polish music is provided in the garden. The restaurant is open for dinner on Tuesday through Saturday nights. Street parking is available on 15th Street and Congress Street.

Old Polish Deli

• The Old Polish Deli, located in Watervliet, is across the Hudson River from Troy, approximately 10 minutes away. This restaurant is on the corner of Sixth Street and Third Avenue, and is housed in a two-story brick building. The dining room has a relaxed atmosphere, where customers order their food at the register. Menu items include pierogis, smoked ham, head cheese and quart dill pickles. The restaurant is open Wednesdays through Sundays, as of fall 2010, and only has a menu for lunch. Old Polish Deli is also closed on the first Wednesday of every month. Street parking is available on Sixth Street and Third Avenue.

Black Cat Ale House

• The Black Cat Ale House is in downtown Cohoes, a 10-minute drive north of Troy. This restaurant has neighborhood-style pub atmosphere, and the dining room features a full-service bar and Cohoes-related memorabilia. Outdoor patio seating is available during the summer. The restaurant is Polish-owned, and every Tuesday evening, the restaurant offers Polish dishes. Some of these dishes include kielbasa, smoked hams and golumpki -- cabbage rolls stuffed with pork or beef, onions and spicy tomato sauce. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner every day of the week. Street parking is available on White Street.